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How far is it from Kielce to Krakow?

The distance between Kielce and Krakow is 102 km. The road distance is 119 km.

What is the cheapest way to get from Kielce to Krakow?

The cheapest way to get from Kielce to Krakow is to rideshare which costs 16 zł and takes 2 h 26 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Kielce to Krakow?

The quickest way to get from Kielce to Krakow is to train which takes 1 h 31 min and costs 24 zł - 35 zł.

Is there a direct train between Kielce and Krakow?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kielce and arriving at Krakow Glowny. Services depart every two hours. The journey takes approximately 1 h 31 min.

Is there a direct bus between Kielce and Krakow?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kielce and arriving at Krakow. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1 h 47 min.

How long does it take to get from Kielce to Krakow?

The train from Kielce to Krakow Glowny takes 1 h 31 min including transfers and departs every two hours.

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Krakow, Poland

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Things to do in Krakow

The Wieliczka Salt Mine (Polish: Kopalnia soli Wieliczka), located in the town of Wieliczka in southern Poland, lies within the Kraków metropolitan area. Opened in the 13th century, the mine produced table salt continuously until 2007, as one of the world's oldest salt mines in operation. Throughout, the royal mine was run by the Żupy krakowskie Salt Mines company.

The Wawel Castle is a castle residency located in central Kraków, Poland. Built at the behest of King Casimir III the Great, it consists of a number of structures situated around the Italian-styled main courtyard. The castle, being one of the largest in Poland, represents nearly all European architectural styles of medieval, renaissance and baroque periods. The Wawel Royal Castle and the Wawel Hill constitute the most historically and culturally significant site in the country. In 1978 it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the Historic Centre of Kraków.

The Polish Aviation Museum (Polish: Muzeum Lotnictwa Polskiego w Krakowie) is a large museum of old aircraft and aircraft engines in Kraków, Poland. It is located at the site of the no-longer functional Kraków-Rakowice-Czyżyny Airport. This airfield, established by Austria-Hungary in 1912, is one of the oldest in the world. The museum opened in 1964, after the airfield closed in 1963. Has been scored as eighth world's best aviation museum by CNN television.